Baccharoides guineensis
Baccharoides guineensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Baccharoides guioteensis, is a significant medicinal plant primarily found in tropical African regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin infections. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vernonia Guineensis · Cacalia Guineensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharoides guineensisSynonyms
- Vernonia guineensis
- Cacalia guineensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Baccharoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baccharoides | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Its presence is also documented throughout the country of Burkina. Furthermore, the species inhabits various areas in Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range extends into the territory of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Baccharoides guineensis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its stem bark and leaves. The stem bark is often harvested for its bioactive compounds, which are frequently employed in traditional remedies to treat various ailments. Similarly, the leaves are a vital part of the plant, used in decoctions or infusions to harness their therapeutic potential. Together, these distinct parts serve as the primary sources of the plant's healing efficacy in ethnobotanical applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Baccharoides guineensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Vernoguinoside, Vernoguinosterol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vernoguinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vernoguinosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Vernoguinoside
- Phytochemistry
Vernoguinosterol
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Baccharoides guineensis has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogen, Antidote, Lipotropic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogen | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidote | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lipotropic | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |